articles of incorporation
- A key document that establishes a corporation. It includes the name, purpose, and incorporators of the corporation, as well as the type and amount of stock that can be issued. It may also highlight special characteristics like non-profit status. States regulate its approval, name use, stock issuance, and filing process, often with the Secretary of State
- An organization must file their articles of incorporation to formally establish their corporation.
- The articles of incorporation set the guidelines and governance for the corporation's operations.
- To formalize the status of a non-profit, the founders will submit their articles of incorporation.
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